Addendum to Course Description

The student will learn the necessary skills that are required to function in the clinical as a radiologic technologist, and will demonstrate proper professional work ethic. The course is designed as FUNCTIONAL Level 3. Radiography Clinic VI (RAD 210) is required as part of the Radiologic Technology degree program. It is also a prerequisite for taking the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination for certification in Radiography. Transferability of credit depends entirely upon the institution to which the student wishes to transfer. Prior to enrolling in this course, the student must be accepted in the Radiography Program and have successfully completed the required prerequisite courses.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Perform most routine and some specialized contrast exams with speed and accuracy.

Demonstrate use of independent judgement in the performance of radiography duties.

Course Activities and Design

Level 3 FUNCTIONAL: The student shall have the skills and knowledge to function and perform accurately and independently within an appropriate time frame, a given routine radiological examination and documentation. Be capable of providing independent judgement. Perform radiological duties and produce diagnostic images with indirect supervision. The above abilities must be met to satisfactorily progress to the next level.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Complete a minimum number of diagnostic exams (clinical competencies) that correlate with RAD 101-103.

Complete clinical rotations, successfully.

Complete the exercises in the clinical syllabus, the room objectives and film critiques, successfully.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

COURSE CONTENT: The student will demonstrate understanding of the themes, issues, concepts, and development of the following skills: